Making Required Reading a Positive Experience
My son’s teacher requires him to read for twenty minutes five nights a week. How can I make required reading a positive experience?
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Trophy Case?
As a life long fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, I don’t like the Pittsburgh Steelers very much. They are rivals to the Bengals, so I automatically dislike them! A few weeks ago a player from the Steelers did something unusual that got my attention. The player, James Harrison asked his sons to return trophies they…
Screened Out
“No screens on school nights.” It’s the newest rule around our house. Before you think I turned into the sinister dad that banned dancing in Footloose, hear me out. Screen time isn’t evil; it just needs to be used in moderation. Our family started out allowing two 15 minute sessions of screen time per day. All…
Metroparks Ice Rink Opens Thanksgiving Weekend – Dayton Parent Magazine
Metroparks Ice Rink opens Friday, Nov. 27, for season-long, family-friendly fun on the banks of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton
Kids Eat Free at Noodles & Company Every Thursday in November – Dayton Parent Magazine
Noodles & Company, serving classic noodle and pasta dishes from its globally inspired World Kitchen, today announced that they will celebrate “Family Nights” every Thursday throughout the month of November (with the exception of Thanksgiving). As part of this event, children will receive one FREE Kids Meal with an adult entrée purchase. Noodles & Company continues to nourish…
5 Reasons to Consider Adopting an Older Child
Many people associate adoption with bringing a brand new baby home from the hospital. But what if the right child for you is actually a grade schooler or teenager? In honor of National Adoption Month this November, read on to find out why adopting an older child into your life could be the best decision for your…
10 Best Children’s Books Of 2015
Parents magazine revealed its picks for the 10 Best Children’s Books of 2015. The magazine sought input from children and librarians across the country to select their favorite reads from the collection of books released this year. The full list of the 10 Best Children’s Books appears in the December 2015 issue of Parents magazine and online: http://bit.ly/1HoMPMA. According to…
How to Begin Music Lessons with your Child
However you decide to begin music lessons with your child, know that the benefits he or she gains will go well beyond just learning an instrument
Volunteer Opportunities for Kids in Dayton
Many organizations welcome the help of kids as volunteers. Here’s our guide to some of the many family-friendly Volunteer Opportunities for Kids in Dayton.
Deal Alert on Sam’s Club Memberships
This IS a deal alert: The annual Sam’s Club membership deal has returned to Groupon!